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The Road to Equality and Justice in the U.S. Runs Through the Women’s Community

Thursday, March 8, 2018

By Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO, YWCA USA Generations of women began their paths to empowerment, safety, and economic security by entering the doors of the YWCA, because for over 160 years, YWCA USA has continued to #PressForProgress. From voting rights to civil rights; from affordable housing to equal pay; from ending gender-based discrimination to helping… Continue Reading The Road to Equality and Justice in the U.S. Runs Through the Women’s Community

Rochester’s History of Strong Women Continues Today

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

By Jean Carroll, President & CEO YWCA Rochester & Monroe County March is designated as “Women’s History Month,” and I’m honored to live and work in a city that has such a rich history of strong, powerful, influential women. Rochester, New York is where Susan B. Anthony lived, worked and campaigned for women’s rights. In… Continue Reading Rochester’s History of Strong Women Continues Today

The Value of Young Women’s Participation at the United Nations

Monday, March 17, 2014

By Devan Drabik YWCA Greater Harrisburg On March 10, the 58th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women launched into official meetings at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. As a young woman serving as a YWCA delegate, I came to the UN with three goals: to advocate for women’s rights on a… Continue Reading The Value of Young Women’s Participation at the United Nations

Top Five on Friday

Friday, July 26, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA This week was a busy one for equality, economic empowerment, safety and education. But there’s a common thread in this wide range of stories: it’s time to move past “conversation” and take action, as one kindergartner did in Ohio. Click here to join the YWCA’s… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday

Top Five on Friday

Friday, July 19, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA Today, we’re starting a new weekly tradition on the YWCA USA blog. Each Friday, we’ll post the five most important, need-to-know, must-read stories from around the Web to share with you. These stories are the ones that made us think, that taught us something… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday